I, The Prince of Botany: Carolus Linnaeus

Synopsis

A sketch of Linnaeus’ life and influence which includes short interviews with such Linnean scholars as Lindroth, Staflev and Stearn. Historical illustrations and film footage illustrate Linnaeus’ work at Uppsala and his visitors to Holland and Lapland. The commentary draws extensively on Linnaeus’ own writings.

Language

English

Country

Sweden

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 28 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 28 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

History of science courses at any level*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

biographies; botany; Linné, Carl von

Credits

Director

Anders Wahlmark

Contributor

Gunnar Broberg

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

Radio Sweden

Distributor

Name

Darvill Associates

Phone

01494 783643

Fax

01494 784873

Address

Chesham
Bucks
HP5 2SG

Notes

Closed down about 1998